MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,705 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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aux belt noisy
diff seals leaking
n/s seat adjuster broken
rear washer inop+washer bottle cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
diff seals leaking
n/s seat adjuster broken
rear washer inop + wiper split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R166 OYS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R166 OYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R166 OYS registered?
R166 OYS is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R166 OYS safe to buy?
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